Rolf Loer

Rolf Loer was a German-American film actor of the silent era.[1] He played the character of Phantomas in a series of films, replacing Erich Kaiser-Titz who had previously played the role.

Rolf Loer
Born	January 19, 1892 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Died	October 12, 1964 Jackson Heights, New York, United States
Other names	Lawrence F. Koehler
Occupation	Actor, Violinist
Years active	1918-1925 (film)

Origins

He was born January 19, 1892, in Minneapolis, Minnesota as Lawrence F. Koehler to Friedrich Ernst Georg Koehler (1868-1926), a musician and conductor, and the former Magdalena Obert (1865-1957). His brother was the composer C. Franz Koehler (1896-1980). Showing promise in the violin, his father sent him to Germany to study at the Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory under the guidance of Arrigio Serato in 1909.[2] He remained there to pursue his studies through the First World War.

Death

He returned to the United States prior to the Second World War. He first played as violinist at the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, then moved to New York City, where he gave private lessons.[3] He died in Jackson Heights, New York on October 12, 1964. He is buried at the Flushing Cemetery.

Selected filmography

• The Lady in the Car (1919)
• The Double Face (1920)
• The Man in the Fog (1920)
• Professor Larousse (1920)
• Destiny (1925)

References

1. Soister p.173
2. "Orchestra is on Paying Basis," Oregon Sunday Journal, April 30, 1916, p. 6.
3. "Violin Lessons to be Given in New Pfalz", New Pfalz Independent & Times, Sep. 9, 1953, p. 6

Bibliography

• Soister, John T. Conrad Veidt on Screen: A Comprehensive Illustrated Filmography. McFarland, 2002.

External links

• Rolf Loer on IMDb
• Rolf Loer at Find-a-Grave